California State Senate District 2

Current seat holder: Mike McGuire.

Damon Connolly

Damon Connolly (Democratic) is a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 12. On the official California Secretary of State certified ballot, Damon Connolly's occupation/ballot designation is listed as "California State Assemblymember."

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“On day one I’m ready to make sure that the North Coast is heard and respected as important decisions are made in Sacramento - and to be a champion for our communities every day. In days as dark as these, we need leaders ready and eager to meet the moment, and I promise to make you proud.” (Campaign website (damonconnolly.com))
“There’s arguably no concern that represents a more existential threat to Northern California than wildfire risk. As climate change continues to make us more vulnerable, we’ve all come to dread “wildfire season,” knowing how many of our communities it puts at risk.” (Campaign website (damonconnolly.com))
“Throughout Northern California, far too many people are struggling to secure housing, and it’s led to a sharp rise in our unhoused population. An issue that is national in its scope is too often left to local governments to address, and the outcome isn’t satisfactory for anyone.” (Campaign website (damonconnolly.com))

Tief Gibbs

Tief Gibbs On the official California Secretary of State certified ballot, Tief Gibbs's occupation/ballot designation is listed as "Small Businesswoman." Tief Gibbs Jensen was born in Palo Alto, California.

Campaign site

“I want to restore our economy by reducing spending, lowering taxes and making this a state that companies want to do business in.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))
“I want to restore safety in our beautiful state. Crime is a growing problem that affects us all.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))
“I want to restore housing so everyone has a place to live. All over our state, we have people living in cars and tents lining the sidewalks and bike paths.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))